Not Only Surya Darmadi, The Investigation Of The Case Of The Former East Kotawaringin Regent Was Stopped By The KPK

KPK Spokesperson Tessa Mahardika/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has also stopped investigating cases of alleged corruption in the process of granting mining business permits to three companies that ensnared former East Kotawaringin Regent Supian Hadi (SH). He escaped legal entanglement such as the boss of PT Duta Palma, Surya Darmadi (SD).

"Yes, another case on behalf of suspect SH has been issued whose investigation was stopped by the KPK based on the leadership's decision as of July," said KPK spokesman Tessa Mahardika to reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, August 13.

Tessa said the termination of the investigation was due to evidence. "It's not enough to deal with elements of state losses," said the spokesman with the investigator's background.

Supian was previously named a suspect since 2019. He was charged in the process of granting mining business permits to three companies, namely PT Fajar Mentaya Abadi, PT Billy Indonesia, and PT Aries Iron Mining for the 2010-2015 period.

As a result of his actions, the state then lost up to Rp5.8 trillion and US$71,000. This figure is calculated from the production of bauxite mining, environmental damage and forestry losses due to the production and mining activities of the three companies.

In addition, the KPK also suspects that Supian Hadi received a gift related to the permit, including other parties. The details are the Toyota Land Cruiser car worth Rp. 710 million, Hummer H3 car for Rp. 1,350,000,000, and Rp. 500 million.

Previously reported, the KPK issued a letter of termination of investigation (SP3) for the bribery case for forest conversion in Riau Province which dragged the boss of PT Duta Palma, Surya Darmadi. This case was previously processed based on the Investigation Order Number Sprin.Dik/28/DIK.00/01/03/2019.

The notification letter for the termination of this investigation was sent on June 20, 2024 with Number B/360/DIK.00/23/06/2024. There is the signature of Asep Guntur Rahayu who is the Director of KPK Investigation.

"It is hereby notified that on Friday, June 14, 2024, an investigation was terminated on the grounds that there was insufficient evidence of alleged corruption as referred to in Article 5 paragraph (1) letter a or Article 5 paragraph (1) letter b or Article 13 of the Anti-Corruption Law," the letter said.